People are mocking 'thoughts and prayers' messages after New Zealand announced new gun laws within 6 days of a mass shooting

People on social media are mocking those who send “thoughts and prayers” to victims and their families in the aftermath of mass shootings, after New Zealand said it will ban all semi-automatic weapons on Thursday.

Social media users frequently send their “thoughts and prayers” to victims and their families in the aftermath of mass shootings, but the expression has become a target of ridicule by those in favour of greater gun control.

Leadership 101! If New Zealand can do it why can’t we? I’m tired of turning on the tv and seeing innocent American lives taken for nothing! We don’t need your thoughts and prayers we need action! We need a warrior to fight for us! Our children’s lives literally depend on it! pic.twitter.com/6hMNgWf4Vj